A child under nine years old entering a public school for the first time in this state must present one of the following to the school: 1. A complete vision screening form signed by a health care professional certifying that the child has received an adequate vision screening; or 2. A written statement signed by a parent that the child will not be screened before attending public school in the state. The District shall conduct free vision screening clinics for children who are at least 3 ½ years old but not yet 16 years old when enrolled at a school within the boundaries of the District pursuant to Utah Code § 53G-9-404. A volunteer who serves as a vision screener for a free vision screening clinic for a qualifying child must be either trained by a school nurse or complete the Department of Health online training module and must be supervised by a school nurse or an outside entity conducting screening for the District consistent with Department of Health regulations. A vision screening volunteer may not market, advertise, or promote a business in connection with assisting at the screening clinic. Screening provided under this policy shall follow the procedures and standards set out in Utah Administrative Rules R384-201. Utah Code § 53G-9-404 (2019) Utah Admin. Rules R384-201 (July 9, 2020)
5.0411 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES: IMMUNIZATION
5.0411.01 IMMUNIZATIONS Issue Date: 4/10/97
No person may be admitted to any school in the District unless he/she has presented to school officials a certificate of immunization from a licensed physician or authorized representative of the state or local health department stating that the student has received immunization against communicable diseases as required by the Department of Health. The Board shall comply with any modifications or deletions in the required immunizations that may be made by the Department of Health.
5.0411.02 EXEMPTIONS
Issue Date: 4/10/97 Immunization is not a prerequisite for admission to District schools when the person applying for admission submits one of the following: 1. A certificate signed by a physician who is registered and licensed to practice medicine within the United States stating that the physical condition of the student is such that one or more specified immunization would endanger the student’s life or health. 2. A statement signed by one of the following persons that the individual has a personal belief opposed to immunizations, or that the person is a bona fide member of a specified, recognized religious organization whose teachings are contrary to immunizations:
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